Any ideas for day trips? date ideas? general outings that we could bring the little guy to and still have it be enjoyable for the both of us.
2006-11-15 18:51:21 · 26 answers · asked by speedo_king152 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I will try not to repeat some of the other great suggestions already given. Depending on weather and where you live of course, here are some:petting zoo, indoor swimming, public library, arcade with large scale car racing track or rock climbing wall, tour local fire hall and fire truck, or police station, or vet clinic to see how things are done.tour processing plants or toy workshops,out-of season now:but places to see how maple syrup is made is cool. visit large pet/fish stores, explaining first that you are just looking, not buying. a park to feed the ducks. maybe he would like to make picture and take to a sick kids hospital or nursing home.
A short hike/nature walk, you could give him goals like a treasure hunt, or see how many coloured leaves or different shape objects he can find and do a craft with them later. Let mom have a bath and let him help you wash the car or rake leaves. rainy days or nites at home:let him decorate the homemade pizza, have kids movie and popcorn. Washable finger painting.
Of course getting his opinion on interests and what he thinks would be fun will be a bonus and empower him in decision making. Or pick a couple options and let him decide. One time my husband and 2 kids had a picnic in our yard and when almost done eating we started a food fight...real messy but fun and showers were close by.
roasting marshmellow over open fire if optional.
Enjoy your times together and good luck.
2006-11-16 03:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by tj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm a dad of a two year old and an older brother to twins so I'd say a place like Chuck E. Cheese would be a very safe place to go since it's supposedly the safest location for the whole family to play at. Believe me when I say this too, It's a REAL Blast to go to,and who knows might work well for you both to enjoy the time together as well as get to know the little guy too. As for movies, I'd suggest sticking to disney style movies too, But mainly at a place like a drive-in or a very respectable theater. Then if all else fails, Picnics in the parks and going to amusement parks or Places Like Putt Putt and arcades would work out nice too, Just remember to let the mom and the boy win a little too when playing Putt Putt golf against them for fun.
2006-11-15 19:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by Austin S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The zoo, the aquarium, the park , the beach if you live near one, Picnics are always good, and you all can play frisbee orcatch or touch football, Amusement parks, The arcade or Chuck E Cheese. Batting Cages, Carnivals, Fairs, Hands on Museums.There are alot of things you can do. Also let me say,you are great guy for wanting to include the child .Many don't. You definitely get props from me :P
2006-11-15 19:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on where you live, and what all is in your area. But, I know of one thing that my husband and I used to do with our son. Every year around Christmas time, we would all pile up in my husband's truck( or my car) and drive around looking for Christmas lights. It's something you can do more than once, because you won't be able to look at all the houses in one night. We liked it, because it kept our son happy and occupied, and we could have conversations about whatever while we were just driving around. We'd usually get ourselves some coffee and something for our son to drink, and each of us a doughnut or something to make it feel kind of like a special treat. Of course, my husband and I loved looking at the lights too, because they're so pretty. You might also check around to see if there are any winter or light festivals going on in your area too. Where I live, there is a park that they decorate every year that you can drive through with your headlights turned off( you don't need them because of all the Christmas lights), and a zoo that they decorate with tons of lights- this one is neat, because not only are there lights to look at, but you can go around and see most of the animals as well. Anyway, as long as you make the effort to do something with all 3 of you together, then I'm sure it will work out. He's probably just happy going somewhere and being with you guys anyway!
2006-11-15 19:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by doodlebugg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A picnic in the park, a short nature hike (the little guy can sit on your shoulders when he gets tired), ice skating, a walk on the beach, a kid-friendly coffee shop, an afternoon at a cool market or quay, a parade or street festival (Chinese New Year is great), any local festival in the afternoon (lots of festivals have free, kid-friendly shows in the afternoons), the aquarium or zoo or museum of natural history, an art gallery (kids often get in free), amusement or waterslide park.
Hope this helps!
Victoria
2006-11-15 19:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by Victoria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say an arcade or the zoo or park. I wouldn't recommend anything to big or that you can't just up and leave if he get's tired or cranky -- like the movies or far away festival. Save that till you're used to the difficulties that can come up with and you know his personality. It makes me nervous when you say, "enjoyable for the both of us" having two sons myself, I can't imagine my own birthday being special - if they weren't made the focus by being thanked profusively for the card 'they made; and how very pretty it is' Something to think about.
2006-11-16 04:21:22 · answer #6 · answered by Ann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I want to say how wonderful it is to hear that you want to include her child. She must be a great gal or you are one in a million!
Park picnics are great, you 2 can talk and he can play. Fishing or camping trips, if SHE is the sort, you don't want to bore her in the process. Amusements parks, the Zoo, any lake front with cook-out access. Any setting where the child is comfortable, but allows you and her to get a moment..............
Do yourself a favor and bring him a toy!
2006-11-15 19:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anna M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask the 4 year old what he/she would like to do. Otherwise is there any mini-golf near you? What about a movie he/she wants to see? Any public aquariums around? What about a childrens museum? A picnic in a park that is equipped with swings, slides and etc. Does she/he like to play soccer or any other sport...the three of you could play that sport together.
2006-11-15 18:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by tx_or_gr 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A children's museum, Chuck E. Cheese (trust me I played like a kid there too), family restaurants, a zoo (loved the Bronx Zoo, they also have great passes and packages through train stations as well), movies (especially cartoon or family movies), parks, amusement parks, arcades (sometimes good even when the kids aren't that good at playing them). This is from a mother of 2 boys.
2006-11-15 18:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by KamayaS 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off, I think its great that you want to include her son on some of your dates and outtings. A child definately needs to feel included in a new situation. Here are some things that I think would be fun for all of you.
Dinosaur museum
any museum for that matter
zoos
farms
parks
festivals
pizza places
build a bear
2006-11-16 00:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by mpwife_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋